Traits of a Great Board

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This is a general series that many churches will find helpful. It should be a great conversation starter for established boards, and it might even help your church rethink your leadership structure.

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In this episode, Bryan and Ross discuss the traits of a great board and common pitfalls to avoid. They emphasize the importance of board members being spiritually attuned, relationally healthy, fully invested in the mission, focused on strategy rather than operations, and self-policing. They also highlight the need for good record-keeping, attention to finances, and avoiding relationship dysfunction and personal preferences over the mission. To do this, the pastors introduce three practical tools: a board member covenant, an annual board calendar, and a prime responsibility chart.

Takeaways

• Board members should be spiritually attuned, relationally healthy, fully invested in the mission, focused on strategy, and self-policing.
• Good record-keeping is essential for legal requirements, credibility, and resolving disputes.
• Board members should pay attention to finances, have checks and balances, and build financial reserves.
• Relationship dysfunction and personal preferences can hinder the effectiveness of a board.
• Practical tools like a board member covenant, annual board calendar, and prime responsibility chart can help improve board functioning.